A Guide to Duty-Free Shopping in Central America
A guide to duty-free shopping in Central America. Learn about the Golfito and Corozal Free Zones in Costa Rica and Belize, plus airport and frontier shopping.
Belize
Belize
The Jewel of Central America
16
The population density per square kilometer (lowest in Central America).
80
Percentage of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in Belizean waters.
1,005,394
The number of cruise ship tourists that visited Belize annually pre-pandemic.
Belize Stories, Information, and Opinion
Driving in Belize: A Guide for Tourists and Residents
What you need to know about driving in Belize: local customs, license requirements, road conditions, and insider tips from current residents.
Cost of Living in Belize: Real Insights from Current Expats
What is the cost of living in Belize? Expats share their actual expenses and experiences, offering honest insights for potential newbies.
Nine Reasons Not To Visit Belize (And Why You Should Anyway)
Looking for reasons to visit Belize? Learn why this Caribbean paradise’s ‘drawbacks’ are actually its best features. Authentic travel awaits!
Five Reasons To Spend Christmas in Belize
Have you ever thought of a tropical vacation in Central America over the Holidays? Here are five reasons to spend Christmas in Belize.
Happy Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize!
Wishing Belize and Garifuna communities around the world a happy Garifuna Settlement Day today!
Tropical Depression Sara Leaves Central America as Airports Reopen and Recovery Begins
Tropical Depression Sara finally moves out of Central America after causing widespread damage and airport closures throughout the region.
Tropical Storm Sara: Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica Reopens as S.W. Goldson in Belize Remains Closed
Weather disrupts Central American air travel: Guanacaste Airport reopens in Costa Rica while Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson Airport stays closed.
The Belize Economy in 2024: Key Questions Answered
Examining the forces driving the Belize economy: tourism revival, agricultural exports, environmental leadership, and emerging opportunities in trade finance.
Living on Ambergris Caye: Nine Great Reasons to Make This Belize Paradise Your Home
Luigi Wewege offers nine great reasons to consider living on Ambergris Caye, Belize.